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ArticleBiology of sex differences2026

Real-world evidence indicates romosozumab use is associated with a greater reduction in osteoporotic fractures than PTH (1-34) analogs in women.

Ko-Hsiu Lu, Shiow-Ing Wang, Shun-Fa Yang

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Ko-Hsiu LuDepartment of Orthopedics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. cshy307@csh.org.tw.ORCID 0000-0001-7600-4268
Shiow-Ing WangCenter for Health Data Science, Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Shun-Fa YangInstitute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan. ysf@csmu.edu.tw.

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Abstract

backgroundTo compare the effectiveness of romosozumab (ROMO) with parathyroid hormone (PTH) receptor agonists [teriparatide (TPTD)/abaloparatide (APTD)] in reducing fracture risk following osteoporosis treatment.

methodsA TriNetX cohort study assessed fracture and mortality risks using Kaplan-Meier analysis with hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

resultsAfter propensity score matching (n = 2,258 pairs), ROMO users had lower risks of osteoporotic fractures (HR: 0.711, 95% CI: 0.542-0.931) and hypercalcemia (HR = 0.707, 95% CI: 0.511-0.977) compared with PTH receptor agonists. Five subgroup analyses demonstrated a reduced fracture risk in the ROMO cohort among women (HR: 0.738), patients aged ≥ 65 years (HR: 0.652), individuals with a history of prior fractures (HR: 0.659), and those without chronic kidney disease (CKD) (HR: 0.731). Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the findings across different covariate adjustments, data sources, and extended follow-up, consistently showing a lower risk of hypercalcemia and nonsignificant trends toward reduced fracture risk in the ROMO cohort.

conclusionCompared with PTH analogs, ROMO offers stronger short-term protection against osteoporotic fractures and hypercalcemia, particularly in older women with prior fractures. Nonetheless, cardiovascular safety, calcium metabolism, and sequential therapy require careful consideration for individualized treatment.

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Antibodies, MonoclonalBone Density Conservation AgentsOsteoporotic FracturesParathyroid HormoneAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinabaloparatideAntibodies, MonoclonalBone Density Conservation AgentsParathyroid HormoneParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinromosozumabAbaloparatideOsteoporotic fractureRomosozumabTeriparatideTriNetX

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PMCPMC12870266

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